Snacking Adds 580 Calories A Day

Feel like grabbing a sweet, crunchy treat? According to recent research from Purdue University, Americans get about 25% of their daily calories from between meal snacks and beverages. Comparing an analysis of trends from 1977 to 2006, busy lifestyles and on-the-run eating habits have increased snacking events to the caloric equivalent of an entire sit-down meal.

True Strength Moment: Packaged snack sales in the United States totaled $64 billion in 2010, a significant increase from the $56 billion worth of snacks sold in 2006. There's no doubt that consuming an additional 580 calories a day is going to put a dent in your beach body goals. So next time you get the urge for a sweet treat, reach for Amino Chewables. Each 2-piece serving provides 1,000 MG of free form amino acids with just 10 calories and no sugar.